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Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Indian community raises Aceh funds
Indian community raises Aceh funds DENPASAR: The Indian Community and Dawoodi Bohra Indian Moslem Community in Bali had raised around Rp 460 million (about US$50,000) in funds for Tsunami victims.The donation was presented to Bali Governor Dewa Made Beratha on Jan. 13.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
JP/5/BATAM
JP/5/BATAMAcehnese migrants see better future on their own soilFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Islands While many Aceh tsunami survivors were scared to return to their homes for fear of aftershocks and more tsunami, not a few Acehnese living outside the province were instead planning to go...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Indonesia should finance infrastructure in rupiah 2. RICE: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Rice: soft face, little give on U.S. foreign policy 3. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 32 counts Haj pilgrims pray for tsunami victims 4. ICRC: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS ICRC hospital, makeshift but best equipped
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Reporting Aceh emotional for Najwa
Reporting Aceh emotional for NajwaTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visions of battered Aceh and North Sumatra provinces struck television reporter Najwa Shihab last month with something she thought she had already knew: What journalism is all about.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Sudanese delegation to visit Aceh
Sudanese delegation to visit Aceh JAKARTA: A Sudanese team is scheduled to leave for Aceh on Friday to observe the level of devastation there.The team, led by Mohamed Hassan Ahmed al-Bashir, the brother of the Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, consists of the representatives of the ruling...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
1. FLOOD: 2 X 25
1. FLOOD: 2 X 25 Thousands flee homes as floods paralyze Jakarta 2. CGI: 4 X 9 CGI meeting starts, Japan promises $1b 3. BAITURRAHMAN: 1 X 40 Baiturrahman, symbol of greatness and hope
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Indonesia should finance infrastructure in rupiah
Indonesia should finance infrastructure in rupiah At the just-concluded Infrastructure Summit, the government used the opportunity not only to offer 91 infrastructure projects worth US$22 billion over five years to investors, but also to take input from top executives of global companies and...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Ford Escape Hybrid, Chrysler 300 top in Detroit
Ford Escape Hybrid, Chrysler 300 top in DetroitThe Jakarta Post JakartaFor the second time in a row a hybrid vehicle won the accolade "best vehicle" in the recently held North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Afghan doctors proud of helping Indonesia
Afghan doctors proud of helping IndonesiaMichaela Cancela-Kieffer, Agence France-Presse, Kabul They pose for a picture, proud of the card pinned on their jacket which identifies them as part of Afghanistan's "medical assessment team": despite its own misery, the war-torn country is sending its own...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Sentul to host one-make race
Sentul to host one-make race JAKARTA: Twenty drivers are slated to take part in the six- series 2005 Getz One-Make Race beginning in March at the Sentul International Circuit."We are attempting to encourage (development) of the automotive sport and giving an opportunity to sport lovers for their...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
PBSI on a talent search at Yogyakarta tournament
PBSI on a talent search at Yogyakarta tournamentMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) hopes that a potential world beater will be discovered at next week's National Badminton Championship in Yogyakarta.PBSI will use the Jan.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Are foreign buyouts a national threat?
Are foreign buyouts a national threat? JP/7/KOREAAre foreign buyouts a national threat? Jasper S. Kim The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul A clear pattern has emerged recently of foreigners taking increasingly larger positions in Korean assets, such as KOSPI shares, domestic banks and local...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Airport workers cancel strike
Airport workers cancel strikeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Airport workers in 13 cities, including Denpasar, Surabaya and Yogyakarta, have canceled their plan to strike over the government's attempt to take over the management of their pensions.Instead, they will hold a peaceful demonstration.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
JP/ /
JP/ / Michael Vatikiotis New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur People are more worried about the future of their children's education, jobs and basic services.Now that the immediate task of emergency relief in Aceh is almost over, it's time to start thinking ahead about ways to develop Aceh's shattered...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
'Chess Quiz'
'Chess Quiz' I appreciate the "Chess Quiz" that appears every day in The Jakarta Post, which has been quite good these days as compared to a few years ago. However, I have some basic complaints about this column.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
BOK role different form Bakornas: VP
BOK role different form Bakornas: VPMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Wednesday that the planned Special Authority Body (BOK) for Aceh and North Sumatra would have different responsibilities than the agency currently in charge of humanitarian...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.19, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.19, 2005 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 240 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
TV Today: Saturday, January 22, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, January 22, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Sports11:30 TV Drama1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 TV Drama3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Children Show5:30 Documentary6:00 Battle of Wits7:00...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Charity foundation to build portable homes
Charity foundation to build portable homesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta To help meet the pressing need for decent housing for tsunami survivors, a local charity organization in collaboration with Gadjah Mada University has announced plans to build portable homes in Aceh.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
The rebuilding of Aceh
The rebuilding of Aceh The last thing the Acehnese will want to do is sit around and do nothing. They will need building materials, tools, nails, claw hammers, pumps, pipes, corrugated sheeting, portable generators, fuel and whatever else is required -- and they want that now.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Zero Accident Award for Sofitel Seminyak
Zero Accident Award for Sofitel Seminyak JAKARTA: The Indonesian government presented Sofitel Seminyak Bali with a Zero Accident Award in conjunction with National Health and Safety Month 2005.Sofitel Seminyak was one of eight companies to receive the prestigious award.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Japan has a lot to offer in disaster survival
Japan has a lot to offer in disaster survivalKatsuyuki Abe, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Immediately after a major earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island in 1992, I went to the region to survey the damage. Here are my thoughts on how Japan can help other nations with disaster preparedness.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 20, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 20, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Rediscovering Indonesia by Agostino De Romanis from Italy, Rudana Museum and Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Cok Rai Pudak 44, Peliatan, Ubud, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Feb. 5.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Rupiah Rates Jan.19
Rupiah Rates Jan.19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,299.34 6,538.21 6,955.75 6,881.57 Brunei dollar 1 5,906.67 5,291.02 5,628.64 5,568.88 Canadian dollar 1 7,890.22 7,069.26 7,518.82 7,440.51 Swiss franc 1 8,143.36 7,295.97 7,760.05 7,679.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Flooding continues up and down Sumatra
Flooding continues up and down SumatraThe Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Langkat/Palembang Kaminem rushed out of bed after hearing an alarm to warn residents in Kebun Sayur district in Langkat regency of the coming flood.The alarm went off at about 3 a.m.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Pakistan kicks off Asian bond deals
Pakistan kicks off Asian bond dealsDow Jones, Singapore Pakistan has sold US$600 million in U.S. dollar-denominated Islamic bonds, kicking off Asian sovereign bond issuance for the year.Indonesia is now assessing fund-raising ideas submitted by bankers at the end of last week, and the Philippines...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Temanggung case goes on
Temanggung case goes on SEMARANG: Following the walk out by dozens of high-ranking Temanggung officials in protest of their regent, Central Java Governor Mardiyanto has sent deputy governor Ali Mufiz on Wednesday to hold a dialog with the officials who have remained.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Sampoerna 2004 sales rise 15% on higher A-Mild demand
Sampoerna 2004 sales rise 15% on higher A-Mild demand PT H.M. Sampoerna, Indonesia's second- largest cigarette maker, said sales last year rose 15 percent, aided by higher prices and demand for its A Mild brand. Sales rose to Rp 16.78 trillion (US$1.8 billion) from Rp 14.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Media magnate reaches out to tsunami victims
Media magnate reaches out to tsunami victimsJP/20/SuryaMedia magnate reaches out to tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite the severity of the monstrous tsunami that washed away large parts of Aceh and North Sumatra, it was business as usual for most private television...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Thousands show up at job expo
Thousands show up at job expo PEKANBARU: Long lines of job-seekers was the order of the day at the Riau Job Expo 2005 on the Riau University campus and Aditya radio station in Pekanbaru on Wednesday.Beginning at dawn, the job-seekers began arriving at the two venues to fill out registration forms.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
House, government discuss lawmaking
House, government discuss lawmaking JAKARTA: The House of Representatives and the government will meet on Jan. 24 through Jan. 26 to decide which bills will be put on the priority list for this year.Muhammad AS Hikam, chairman of the House's Legislation Body (Baleg), said he hoped the House and the...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Govt says projects on offer are 'trouble free'
Govt says projects on offer are 'trouble free'Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has guaranteed that the projects being offered at the Infrastructure Summit here are free from any kind of legal disputes.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
UN announces global disaster alert system
UN announces global disaster alert systemShaun Tandon , Agence France-Presse, Kobe, Japan The United Nations announced on Wednesday it would set up a global system to predict disasters, but differences remained on whose technology would be used amid a rush of offers after Asia's tsunami tragedy.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
'MTV' raises funds for tsunami relief
'MTV' raises funds for tsunami relief THAILAND: Pop stars from around the world will appear live or contribute taped performances to a concert next month sponsored by MTV to support tsunami relief work.The event, to be held in Bangkok on Feb.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 20, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 20, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Rediscovering Indonesia by Agostino De Romanis from Italy, Rudana Museum and Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Cok Rai Pudak 44, Peliatan, Ubud, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Feb. 5.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
ICRC hospital, makeshift but best equipped
ICRC hospital, makeshift but best equippedRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The parking lot of the Harapan Bangsa soccer stadium in southern Banda Aceh boasts the most complete medical facilities in Aceh today.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
No paper
No paper In observance of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Friday (Jan. 21).The Post will reappear on Saturday (Jan. 22). -- Publisher
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Banyuwangi regent named a suspect
Banyuwangi regent named a suspect SURABAYA: East Java Police named Banyuwangi Regent Samsul Hadi as a suspect in an alleged graft case for the purchase of two vessels worth Rp 15 million."Information from several witnesses and other suspects show Samsul's involvement in the purchase of the...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
1. Commentary (45) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45)
1. Commentary (45) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45) Both debtors and creditors are 'loose with money' 2. GAM (40) - 48 pts 4cols 1lines (1x30) Govt likely to revive talks with GAM 3. Puteh (40) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) Court turnaround frees Puteh 4.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Sacrificial animals safe to eat: Official
Sacrificial animals safe to eat: OfficialTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Amid fears of the possible spread of anthrax virus through meat sacrificed on the Day of Sacrifice or Idul Adha, the Bogor administration has given its guarantee that animals sold in the markets are free of disease,...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Newmont clarifies
Newmont clarifies First of all, we thank you for publishing an article on the humanitarian aid from Newmont Mining Corporation for earthquake and tsunami victims entitled Companies continue to pour aid into Aceh, N. Sumatra, in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 17 on page 13.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Looting of logistics in Aceh
Looting of logistics in AcehFrom Koran Tempo In a discussion with Asmara Diah Saputra on Jan. 7, Radio 68H focused attention on the looting of logistics sent to Aceh to help tsunami victims.Asmara drew attention to the cruelty of members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), despite measures...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Barito to delay bond payment to July
Barito to delay bond payment to JulyLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plywood producer PT Barito Pacific Timber will postpone the payment of the overdue fourth coupon bond to July, so as not to disturb its working capital, the company's top executives say.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Protesters call for dismissal of regent in North Sumatra
Protesters call for dismissal of regent in North Sumatra Calling themselves Serdang Bedagai Community Alliance, some 1,000 people protested, demanding that North Sumatra governor replace Serdang Bedagai Regent Chairullah following an alleged practice of corruption, collusion and nepotism in the...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
KIA Sportage II targets lower SUV market segment
KIA Sportage II targets lower SUV market segmentNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While good quality highways are rare in most of Indonesia, many automakers seem confident that the presence of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) can boost their sales in addition to the more renown...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Australain mutton helps poor peole in Surabaya
Australain mutton helps poor peole in SurabayaIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Usually, Muslims in Surabaya donate mutton to the needy on the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, which falls on Friday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Court turnaround frees Puteh
Court turnaround frees PutehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than a month after the Anti-Corruption Court rejected a request from suspended Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh to postpone his trial, judges decided on Wednesday that Puteh could visit the disaster-ravaged province for three days to see his...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
South Sulawesi shows that Aceh is not on its own
South Sulawesi shows that Aceh is not on its ownAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that ripped through Aceh last month did not only get the attention of the government in Jakarta and foreign governments, but also from regional administrations across...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Driving in Jakarta
Driving in Jakarta Regarding The Jakarta Post's article --Driving in Jakarta to slow to snail's pace by 2020 on Dec. 17 -- I take the liberty to send my opinion as follows:The cheap partial solution to traffic in Jakarta is to enforce the "intersection blocking rule".
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Olle Tvrnquist, Oslo
Olle Tvrnquist, OsloIndonesian democracy: Facade or under way? Five years have passed since the activists who brought democracy to Indonesia were marginalised in elections and transition through elitist crafting of institutions gained prominence instead.